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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/

Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/

Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?"

No - because you need to know it can!! You need to go on a good course to learn how to 'avoid potholes' as it were, and manholes covers and bridges and careless drivers.....and when you know how to be aware of danger, you will gain confidence.

One day I'll have another bike too.......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well as long as you don't make another lane like most bike riders you will be fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Potholes? Aren't they usually near the sides of the roads?

You're not gonna be considered a proper biker if you're anywhere near the sides.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Potholes? Aren't they usually near the sides of the roads?

You're not gonna be considered a proper biker if you're anywhere near the sides."
lol

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Start on a unicycle

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By *amelliaWoman
over a year ago

Newark

Roads have never been in a worse state - lethal now unless you know the roads and stay aware x

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

safe riding mate .. everyone think bike .. check and check your mirrors again .. and bikers .. if you treat cars and lorries with respect we will all be safe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've ridden in all weathers for 17 years and have only come off once, not a pothole, one of those idiot car drivers who didn't see me. Maybe if he looked he would have!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"safe riding mate .. everyone think bike .. check and check your mirrors again .. and bikers .. if you treat cars and lorries with respect we will all be safe "
how about bike riders think car? Always weaving in and out of traffic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/

Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?"

Depends on the bike in question. If its something like a Vespa with little wheels then let me know where to send the flowers!

If its a proper bike with nice big wheels and you make sure you dress like a Power Ranger when riding it then have fun and enjoy it...

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By *atcherofmyballsMan
over a year ago

hereford


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Potholes? Aren't they usually near the sides of the roads?

You're not gonna be considered a proper biker if you're anywhere near the sides."

Around here they're all across the road

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

Potholes? Aren't they usually near the sides of the roads?

You're not gonna be considered a proper biker if you're anywhere near the sides.

Around here they're all across the road "

Around here they are the road.

Going to head in and book the CBT in the next couple of days, just wondering, should I know my theory stuff first or does that come after the actual learning to ride?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Bike bought.

Next question I need to get to grips with is jeans... or full on village people leather trousers?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/

Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?"

You will be fine with the potholes its the twats driving the cars who don't see you that you should be shitting yourself over!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kevlar jeans here

plus various leather items...jackets/jeans ... textiles for winter etc etc it gets expensive dude..

Also btw.....weaving in and out of traffic is a sign of a bad motorcyclist who hasn't had training

However, irate motorists complaining about filtering in slow/stationary traffic is a sign of ignorance and someone who should read the highway code (its in there)!

filtering is perfectly legal (in the UK), ask any cop.

I am a crap driver but a very good motorcyclist ...

OP don't forget advanced training when you pass.... Bikesafe etc

Assume ALL car drivers are wankers out to kill you.

Also avoid people with new bikes n leathers that match, aka Power Ranger types....... usually tampax reps driving Mondeos during the day n think they are racers at the weekend (only in dry summer weather of course lol)..actual skill much less than mental abilities

good luck n be safe bro

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Kevlar jeans here

plus various leather items...jackets/jeans ... textiles for winter etc etc it gets expensive dude..

Also btw.....weaving in and out of traffic is a sign of a bad motorcyclist who hasn't had training

However, irate motorists complaining about filtering in slow/stationary traffic is a sign of ignorance and someone who should read the highway code (its in there)!

filtering is perfectly legal (in the UK), ask any cop.

I am a crap driver but a very good motorcyclist ...

OP don't forget advanced training when you pass.... Bikesafe etc

Assume ALL car drivers are wankers out to kill you.

Also avoid people with new bikes n leathers that match, aka Power Ranger types....... usually tampax reps driving Mondeos during the day n think they are racers at the weekend (only in dry summer weather of course lol)..actual skill much less than mental abilities

good luck n be safe bro"

You're probably describing me apart from the job and the car I drive.

R6 with matching leathers and summer Sunday rider here. Advanced driver, advanced biker.....not sure what your point is really.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc-J53XKF_k

Just a thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Potholes do make the riding interesting, I wont say you wont crash as there are chances it might happen one day, get the the best gear you can afford and also go for training it will help in the long run.

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